Rehabilitating drylands key to global food security, according to new UN report
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): A new report released on Friday by the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reveals that drylands, which cover some 40 per cent of the earth’s land surface, are critical in order to buffer the negative impacts of climate change, land degradation, and drought.
MARRAKECH: Private sector commits to actions on sustainable energy for a just climate future for all
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): In connection with the theme-based actions being announced at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Marrakech (COP 22), new commitments and initiatives to use renewable energy were in the spotlight on Friday as one of the most effective ways to implement the landmark Paris Agreement, which entered into force on 4 November 2016.
Tough action on pneumonia and diarrhoea can save more than one million lives annually – UNICEF
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): According to the latest statistics from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), pneumonia and diarrhoea kill some 1.4 million children each year, mostly in middle and low-income countries, despite the fact that these illnesses are largely preventable through straightforward and cost-effective solutions.
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns deadly attack near German consulate in Mazar
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned last night’s attack, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, against civilians in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, which killed four people and wounded more than 120 others.
Indo-Canadians worry as Indian rupee cancellations grips over
Nov 12, 2016, at 06:19 am
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): While Indians living in India are flocking the banks to exchange the 500 and 1000 Rupee notes, they held with them, overseas Indians, Indo-Canadians are in big dilemma with the cancellation of the currency denominations early this week.
Canadians do not favour relaxed rules for Americans’ entry to Canada
Nov 12, 2016, at 06:09 am
Toronto, Nov. 11 (IBNS): According to a new Mainstreet Research poll conducted last weekend 5,066 Canadians said they were not in favour of relaxing the rules for U.S. citizens to move to Canada after Donald Trumps is elected president.
Toronto police on the look out of a chubby man following stabbing
Nov 12, 2016, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): Toronto police said, early morning on Friday, a man was stabbed in his abdomen and the suspect us described as a “chubby man wearing a poncho with his hear in a bunâ€.
CGI Toronto intensifies political-economic relations with New Brunswick in his visit
Nov 12, 2016, at 03:28 am
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Consul General of India, Toronto, Dinesh Bhatia paid the first visit to the capital city of Fredericton in New Brunswick from November 7th to 9th.
Toronto City Council favours an addition of three new municipal wards
Nov 12, 2016, at 02:59 am
Toronto, Nov. 11 (IBNS): After a study of seven different options as part of a review of Toronto’s ward boundaries, Toronto city council had voted on Wednesday in favour of a proposal to increase the number of municipal wards from 44 to 47 for 2018 ballot.
Nov 12, 2016, at 02:43 am
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): As mass graves and further evidence of sexual exploitation of women and girls, torture and killings, child recruitment and other grave human rights abuses committed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) extremists in Iraq come to light, the top United Nations human rights official has called for immediate action to ensure that the rights and the needs of victims and survivors are met – including the need for justice, truth and reconciliation.
Canadians honour the fallen soldiers in services across the country
Nov 12, 2016, at 02:35 am
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): Canadians, from all walks of life gathered together to honour the services of the soldiers who laid their lives for the sake of the country in a special Remembrance Day service, held in different community groups across the country.
Economic growth to slow down post downturn in Calgary: Experts
Nov 12, 2016, at 01:55 am
Calgary, Nov 10 (IBNS): Speculation had been rife in the business circle in Calgary that the worst part of economic downturn would be over soon, although economic growth and employment opportunity in 2017 would be slower than expected in the region.
New letters by Indian Muslim soldiers from WW1 disclosed
Nov 11, 2016, at 11:16 pm
London, Nov 11 (IBNS): On Armistice Day, a literature expert at Birmingham City University (UK) has disclosed previously unreported letters from the early 1900s by some of India’s Muslim soldiers who fought in World War One.
Meeting with Obama was really good: Trump
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:56 pm
Washington, Nov 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday visited the White House and met current President Barack Obama.
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:56 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Film star Liam Neeson has said that he was impressed by the strength and spark of the Syrian children after visiting the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan as part of his advocacy work as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador.
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Despite continuing challenges, a mood of optimism has taken hold in Lebanon following the recent election of President Michel Aoun and additional political breakthroughs are expected.
Senior UN police officers brief Security Council on their work and challenges they face
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Briefing the Security Council on Thursday, police chiefs from United Nations missions highlighted the work of their respective units and informed the Council members of the challenges their officers face the ground.
Syria: UN envoy urges action to avert mass hunger in eastern Aleppo ahead of ‘killer’ winter
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian envoy for Syria on Thursday urged actions to stave off the threat of mass hunger in eastern Aleppo before the arrival of winter that he fears could be “a real killer†for a quarter of a million people trapped there.
Civilian death toll in Iraq nearly doubles from September to October – UN
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:50 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The number of civilians killed in Iraq last month has nearly doubled since September according to recently released figures by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
All countries should see air pollution in Delhi as ‘wake-up call’ – UNICEF
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Amid reports that air pollution in India’s capital, Delhi, has hit record highs over the past week, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on all countries to pay attention this emblematic case and take decisive actions to tackle the issue.
FEATURE: UN Police heavyweights steer strategies for safer world
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Crisp uniforms and the jingle-jangle of brass filled the corridors. With them, came an extra sense of security that permeated United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. For the eleventh year running, erect posture and striding confidence was the daily modus operandi, as the Heads of United Nations Police Components amassed for UN Police (UNPOL) Week 2016, which runs from 7-11 November.
Despite progress, hundreds of children still die of measles every day – UN-backed report
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:47 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): A United Nations-backed report issued on Thursday has revealed that despite a 79 per cent worldwide decrease in measles deaths between 2000 and 2015, nearly 400 children still die from the disease every day.
MARRAKECH: Cities are striving to play key role in implementing Paris climate accord
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:46 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Marrakech (COP 22), put its spotlight on Thursday on cities, towns and regions around the world that are striving to play a key role in implementing the Paris Agreement, which entered into force on 4 November, including by reducing their carbon emissions.
UN allocates $12 million in humanitarian funding to support people in Central African Republic
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): A senior United Nations relief official on Thursday announced the release of $12 million from the Humanitarian Fund in Central African Republic (CAR) for 26 projects for national and international non-governmental organizations and UN agencies in the sub-Saharan country.
Taliban attacks German consulate in Afghan city, 2 dead
Nov 11, 2016, at 09:08 am
Kabul, Nov 11 (IBNS) A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif city in Afghanistan ramming the vehicle with explosives into the building, killing two people and injuring several, said media reports.
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:18 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is advocating a collaboration between the international conservation community and palm oil developers in order to create sustainable strategies that will save fragile ecosystems and the species that inhabit them, particularly apes.
Sugar, dairy and staple grains push food price index up by 0.7 per cent in October – UN
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): Rise in the price indices of staple grains, sugar and dairy have pushed global food price index up by 0.7 per cent in October 2016 to 172.6 points (9.1 per cent from a year earlier), the United Nations food and agricultural agency said on Thursday.
World closer to ending modern slavery as UN-backed protocol on forced labour comes into force
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:15 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): An international protocol on forced labour has entered into force, a major milestone in the fight to end the practice, which the United Nations labour agency estimates victimizes 21 million people worldwide.
Science centres and museums vitally important for sustainable development – UNESCO
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:14 am
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): Noting the centrality of science in major global sustainable development agenda, the head of the United Nations educational and scientific agency underscored the importance of science centres and museums to build skill and capacities as well as to send strong messages about the importance of science for sustainable development.
Barack Obama, Donald Trump meet at White House
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:20 am
Washington, Nov 10 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House for ensuring a smooth transition of power, media reports said.